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Assessment of human and ecosystem risk due to agricultural wastecompost application on soils: A review

Komnitsas Konstantinos, Zaharaki Dimitra

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/CF663265-45E3-41DB-AF32-F261FE18A0B9-
Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1080/15275922.2014.950775-
Languageen-
Extent16en
Title Assessment of human and ecosystem risk due to agricultural waste compost application on soils: A reviewen
CreatorKomnitsas Konstantinosen
CreatorΚομνιτσας Κωνσταντινοςel
CreatorZaharaki Dimitra en
PublisherTaylor & Francisen
DescriptionΔημοσίευση σε επιστημονικό περιοδικό el
Content SummaryAgricultural wastes (AW) are often characterized by varying pH and substantial contamination potential, which are mainly related to their high organic load, thus affecting—when improperly disposed of—soils, living organisms, and water bodies. Composting of AW is the most commonly used management option and results in the production of soil improver that enhances crop growth and contributes to agricultural sustainability. This study aims to present the framework for assessing human and ecosystem risk when compost produced from AW is applied on soil. In order to develop this framework, issues such as origin, composition and pre-treatment of AW, application rates on soils, bioavailability and mobility of contaminants present in compost, exposure routes and rates as well as determination of the fate of contaminants in soil, air, and water, should be taken into consideration.en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
Date of Item2015-11-02-
Date of Publication2014-
Subjectagricultural wasteen
Subjectcomposten
Subjecthuman and ecosystem risken
Bibliographic CitationD. Zaharaki, K. Komnitsas, "Assessment of human and ecosystem risk due to agricultural waste compost application on soils: A review," Environ Forensics, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 312-328, 2014. doi: 10.1080/15275922.2014.950775en

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